ciochi

Hi there.I have been contacted by DAY&ROSS TRANSPORT GROUP for a hgv job(after countless phone calls) in Woodstock,Ontario.They offerd me $33000pa,12 months contract and all the imigration paperwork wold be taking care by them.I considering relocatin in Canada with my family(wife+2 kids) but i don*t know if i can keep my family with this salary.I have here few question if anyone can help me:
1.Anyone knows or worked for them?Are they ok?
2.About Woodstock,people living there??
3.How much wold i take home monthly,based on this salary?
4.Is it worthing moving there?better than uk???
Thank you

Tom74

Hey ciochi

Somebody might be able to correct me on this, but I was under the impression that truck driving wasn't a job that you could gain PR with in Ontario. Most guys heading over seem to be going the Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba route due to this. Even so if it is just a year contract it will cost a lot to up sticks again if you don't get a new contract at the end of the year.

On the point of how far that wage will get you, I don't know what 33k translates to after tax but I lived in Ontario for a year and a half and was on a take home wage of about 25k for a year of that and found I was able to survive well, but that was just as a single lad. Rent and utilities came to about 950 a month. then food and transport was about 250 more on top of that.

Do a lot of research as it's a big move especially with your family, there does seem to be trucking opportunities out there that can afford a family to survive, but it mostly seems like you will be away from home a lot as I think PR is for long haul only.

Like I say I'm open to correction and best of luck with everything.

ciochi

thank you tom.i am in 2 minds wright now.I`ll have to think about it,as u sad,it`s a big move.

spockil

33k in ontario dont sound all that great. have to remember the taxes in ontario are high. id sugest you do little more research find some prices for all the things ul need and possibly broaden ur search, look at some of the other provinces. all the best at what ever you decide.

pocket rocket

Ive been doing a lot of research as Im also looking to make the move.

The wage seems low compared to others out there. Also you may want to check if that is what you get no matter what mile you do. Most companies pay per mile.

Have a look around before you make any decisions especially if youve got family.

Good luck

garvs11

$33k is relatively low even on Pei i earnt alot more than that,and thats saying something lol

Answer to question 4 will only be answered by you,some find it better some alot worse it all depends on the individual,family etc.

CurtNIR

You sure its not Woodstock New Brunswick dude?

spockil

good point if i remember right there head office is in new brunswick

ciochi

yes,you are right...

dave_lol66

I would think very, very carefully before making any move to Ontario based on promises from a company like this. <<Admin edit - snip>>. Ontario do not have a PNP for truck drivers and 33k is very low wages even if the cost of living was less in Ontario you would be penniless in no time.

Simon Legree

In a actual fact Day and Ross is headquartered in Hartland, New Brunswick and is part of the McCain empire. Woodstock, NB is just down the road from Hartland. Both places are close to McCain plants in Hartland and Grand Falls.
They may have a depot in Woodstock Ont. but the HO is in N.B.
Here's the link:

http://www.dayrossgroup.com/Forms/Home.aspx

wire

$33,000..... Are you serious? You need to double that at least.!!
The average long haul wage is around $65,000 and that doesn't provide the means to a lavish lifestyle even here in Manitoba which is one of the cheaper provinces.

alandoug

If you want New Brunswick, try Ayr Motors? $33,000 is pathetic, but I guess thats on the LMO? Day & Ross are a big outfit, I would have thought you'd be better off going out to see them. Have a chat with other drivers, see what they say?
Dom, our LMOs at Bulk said summant ridiculous, less than $33,000. I forget exactly what.

Ciochi: You're gonna need approx $1000pw NET to support a family.